What she did have, after raising two children, was the equivalent of a PhD in mothering and my undying respect.

So where does that leave me? I like hosting the show. I feel so . . .” She searched for the word. “So whole when I’m there.” Once started, the thoughts spilled. “I didn’t plan...

Rain didn’t make things messy. People did that all on their own.

I had nothing to fear from my father.Except his disappointment.Which was no small thing.

The important part of growing older was the growing part. Resisting change meant forever standing still, which was a sad way to live.